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Under the skin of your wrist is the radial artery. This artery is the main blood vessel of your whole forearm, which makes it an easy place to find and feel your pulse.

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What the nurse do when places her fingers on your wrist?

They check your pulse


Where is the radial pressure point?

The point of the radial pulse is located on the patient's 'thumb' side of their wrist. You locate the patient's radial artery (pulse pont) in the patient's wrist using your middle two or three fingers. You count the number of pulses that occur in eiher 30 seconds or 1 minute. NEVER use your thumb to take a pulse. You would then be feeling your OWN pulse.


What are the 5 upper limb pulse point?

The five upper limb pulse points are the radial pulse, found at the wrist on the thumb side; the ulnar pulse, located on the wrist on the pinky side; the brachial pulse, felt in the inner arm near the elbow; the axillary pulse, found in the armpit area; and the subclavian pulse, located just above the clavicle. These pulse points are key for assessing circulation and heart rate in the upper extremities.


What is the pulse amplitude?

The rhythmical throbbing of arteries produced by the regular contractions of the heart, especially as palpated at the wrist or in the neck


Why can a pulse be more easily found in certain parts of the body?

Certain parts of the body, such as the wrist and neck, have major arteries close to the surface, making it easier to feel the pulse. The radial artery in the wrist and carotid artery in the neck are commonly used to assess pulse rate and quality due to their accessibility. Areas with prominent bones and less soft tissue will also allow for a pulse to be more easily palpated.